Strokestown Park

Concert with Cathy Jordan & Feargal Murray
2024-02-04 18:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Strokestown Park
Storybook – the songs of Brendan Graham
performed by
Cathy Jordan & Feargal Murray.
Strokestown Park
Sunday, 4th February 2024.
Doors at 6.30pm.
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As part of the Brigid’s Awakening Festival 2024, Strokestown Park is proud to present ‘Storybook – The Songs of Brendan Graham‘ performed by acclaimed Irish singer Cathy Jordan a native of Scramogue, Co. Roscommon. Cathy will be accompanied by noted pianist and composer, Feargal Murray.
Mention You Raise Me Up or the songs Rock ‘n Roll Kids and The Voice and most people will know the artists who have recorded them. Less so, that they were all written by the same songwriter, Mayo-based, Brendan Graham.
Described as ‘touched by genius’ by Con Houlihan in the Evening Herald; ‘Musical Midas’ by The Irish Times and as One of the most in demand songwriters in the world’ by Hot Press, Graham’s songs have been performed across the world from Olympic Games to the Nobel Peace Prize, at the opening of the Northern Ireland Assembly, for the Queen’s 90th Birthday, as a lullaby for the arrival of Prince George and at this last year’s National Famine Commemoration Day. His songs have been recorded by Aretha Franklin, Opera’s Sumi Jo, Liam Neeson with the Chieftains, Westlife, ANUNA, Sean & Dolores Keane.
His association with Cathy Jordan goes back some 30 years, and with musician Feargal Murray almost as far, working together on most of the first demos of his songs, just with voice and piano.
Brigid’s Awakening Festival is supported by the Roscommon County Council, Creative Ireland Programme, an all-of-Government five-year initiative, from 2023 to 2027, which places creativity at the centre of public policy.
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21st Century ABBA Tribute
2024-09-08 18:00 - 21:30 | Strokestown Park
21st Century ABBA Tribute
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Join us in Strokestown Park for the 21st Century ABBA Tribute’s faithful recreation of ABBA’s signature harmonies and iconic looks, making for one electrifying live performance.
Expect to hear all of ABBA’s greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo, and many more! Decked out in full disco costume, 21st Century ABBA Tribute combines stunning vocals, talented live musicians, and a uniquely beautiful outdoor setting to make one unforgettable concert.
Come along with family and friends, picnic in picturesque surroundings before grabbing your dancing shoes, and get ready for the party of a lifetime at Strokestown Park!
Outdoor performances will continue in all but the worst of weather, be sure to dress accordingly.
This is a two-and-a-half-hour performance including an interval.
All tickets are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation due to exceptionally bad weather or other extenuating circumstances, alternative arrangements shall be made.
Gates Open, at 6 pm | Show Begins, at 7 pm
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The Irish Heritage Trust 'Autumn Garden Fête'
2024-10-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Strokestown Park
Join us at our Autumn Fête on Sunday October 6th from 12pm to 5pm, where age becomes irrelevant and intergenerational bonds are formed amidst our shared heritage.
Events Programme:

12pm: Autumn in The Garden Tour with General Manager John O’Driscoll
*Limited Capacity, registration in advance advised by calling our Visitor Services Reception on 0719633013*
1pm: Autumnal Ecotherapy Walk with Marianne Fallon [Chartered Health Psychologist and Ecotherapist]
*Limited Capacity, registration in advance advised by calling our Visitor Services Reception on 0719633013*
Join Marianne, for another Woodland Wellbeing Walk during our Autumn Fête.
Marianne will guide you through a number of meditations amongst the trees reflecting on themes inspired by this liminal time between the Autumn Equinox and Samhain. This is a time of letting go after the gathering of the Harvest during Lughnasa.
An introduction to Dan Tian Meditation & Breathwork and reflections from Buddhist Psychology will form part of the walk.
Be prepared to be on your feet walking or standing for approx one hour. Wear clothing suitable for the expected weather and good walking shoes with good grips.
1pm – 3pm: Live Music with Black Bank Folk, Venue Vaulted Stables Courtyard.
The band bring together a plethora of musical influences from Indie rock and Americana to Irish folk and traditional. Something for all tastes!
3pm: Strokestown House Gallery Kitchen Interpretation Tour with General Manager John O’Driscoll
*Limited Capacity, registration in advance advised by calling our Visitor Services Reception on 0719633013*
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All day events:

Scarecrow Making – Walled Garden’s
Join our volunteers in the Walled Garden’s to Make & Name A Scarecrow, who will call our Garden its home for the Autumn. This is a drop in activity that will run throughout the day. A great activity for the whole family!
Family Scavenger Hunt – Woodland & Walled Garden’s
Pick up a map from our Visitor Reception and complete our intergenerational family scavenger hunt.
Sundew Crafts – Vaulted Stables
Fiona O’Driscoll of Sundew Crafts will be facilitating drop in workshops for all ages between 1pm to 4pm

The Autumn Fête is gratefully part funded by Roscommon County Council Arts Office under the Cultural Companions Programme through the Creative Ireland Programme.
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Strokestown Park Autumn Fete is part of the Cultural Companions Programme supported by Creative Ireland, Creativity in Older Age Funding, delivered by Roscommon County Council.

George Murphy Folk Singer & Musician
2025-02-28 20:00 - 21:30
Join us on Friday 28th February for an intimate evening of music and songs in our Woodland Café with renowned folk singer and balladeer George Murphy, who will be accompanied by fiddle player Sean Regan.
George Murphy exploded onto the Irish music scene after his memorable appearances on the Irish television show “You’re a Star”. Just out of secondary school at the age of 17 he very quickly took over the Irish music scene, signing to Sony Ireland for his debut album ‘Dreamed A Dream’ which went straight to No.1 in the Irish charts. His unique and emotive voice captured the nation and still does.
George will be accompanied by the prolific fiddle player Sean Regan who has toured the world with iconic Irish musicians such as Sharon Shannon, Finbar Furey, Damien Dempsey, Sean Keane, Sinead O’Connor, Daniel O’Donnell and many more.
Doors to this event open at 7.30pm. Tickets €25.00, Irish Heritage Trust Members €23.00.
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Famine Summer School Programme 2025
2025-05-29 - 2025-06-01 | National Famine Museum
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